IDSA Comments

Publishing Official Military Histories

We recommend that the histories of the 1965 and 1971 wars be revised, updated and reprinted as proper official versions with the correct title and logo.

29th Plenary Meeting of the Missile Technology Control Regime and India’s Membership

Expediting India’s membership process would be a win-win situation for both India and the MTCR. The prevailing uncertainty will end for India and the MTCR will get an effective and positive member.

Rajiv Nayan
October 16, 2015
IDSA Comments

Indo-US Defence Cooperation: Harvesting Defence Technologies

There are no laid down procedures for procurement of technology per se. Existing procedures relate to procurement of equipment, weapons systems, platforms and other tangible capabilities.

Amit Cowshish
October 13, 2015
IDSA Comments

INS Kochi and the ‘Big-Warship’ Debate

Nothing conveys strategic intent as effectively as the large conventional warship whose mere presence can provide a decisive psychological advantage in strategic scenarios.

Abhijit Singh
October 09, 2015
IDSA Comments

Russian Military Intervention in Syria

Will the action of Russia make it easier to find a negotiated political agreement on transition among Syrians? Most unlikely.

K. P. Fabian
October 06, 2015
IDSA Comments

Sri Lanka: Would a Domestic Judicial Mechanism Deliver Justice to the Tamils?

International oversight in the form of a panel of judges and the UNHRC mechanism in general are likely to help address the apprehensions of the Tamils about a domestic investigation mechanism.

China as a Peer of the United States: Implications of the Joint Statement of September 25, 2015

China is emerging as a peer and partner of the United States in international affairs. India’s response should be to work with China to make the ‘Asian Century’ a reality and shape the future global agenda.

Mukul Sanwal
October 01, 2015
IDSA Comments

Reaffirming India’s Ties with Palestine

Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with President Abbas in New York reaffirms the government’s commitment to maintain continuity in India’s Palestine policy.

Aftermath of the Enactment of Controversial Statutes in Manipur

The political imbroglio in Manipur has to be analysed through the prism of likely political gains and losses for the State`s major players, in juxtaposition to the scenario prevailing in adjoining States as well as inclinations of the Central Government.

Gautam Sen
September 29, 2015
IDSA Comments

Contextualizing Madhesi Frustration in the Wake of Nepal’s New Constitution

The only way to resolve the crisis is to acknowledge Madeshis as genuine citizens of Nepal, whose respect and dignity can be protected by a clear recognition of their rights in the new constitution.